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If you live in Northern California like we do, you get used to power shut offs by PG&E. For the last 5 or so years, multiple times each August through November, we loose power. It's super frustrating and loosing everything in the refrigerator and freezer is expensive. Plus, if it's more than a few hours, we have move to a hotel due to medical issues. We looked into getting a generator but it could only be placed next to the sidewalk, an invitation to thieves. For about $

tripadvisor.com Armed with booster shots and plenty of masks, John & Jim left San Francisco for glorious Italy in late September, 2021. Part of their 6 -week trip included a O.A.T. (Overseas Adventure Travel) tour exploring Tuscany and Umbria. For a few days last week, their home base was All Corte Deglia Angeli in Lucca. When I heard they toured a Carrara marble mine, I asked them to send photos. Thank heavens for texting! google.com Carrara marble is a type of white or

A few weeks ago, we looked at Jennifer & Javier's new interior in sunny San Jose, California. Then, as they were "in for a penny, in for a pound," the exterior was stuccoed and painted. Let's see what.happened. First up, was refinishing the stucco to a smoother, more modern look. Jennifer chose a white paint. As the painters went to town, she wondered if the color was too stark. I think it looks beautiful painted "stark" white and the new stucco surface, with less texture

Every been in a restaurant when it turns "Happy Hour?"  You notice the mood instantly changes as everyone is ready for fun.  Whenever I'm having a Bad Hair Day, my cure is always a personal Happy Hour.  Of course, I'm hopeless addicted to interiors; so for me, this hour is all about decorating. When we discovered our 1990's house plans, we were surprised we had a family room. Our house is upside down with our living area upstairs, the bedrooms downstairs. At the bottom of t